Cabela's

Cabela's Inc.
Company type
IndustryRetail
FoundedDecember 14, 1961 (62 years ago) (December 14, 1961) in Chappell, Nebraska, U.S.
Founders
Headquarters
Number of locations
82 (May 2016, U.S. and Canada)
Key people
Thomas Millner (CEO)
ProductsHunting, fishing, outdoor merchandise
Number of employees
19,100 (2016)
ParentBass Pro Shops
(2017–present)
SubsidiariesWhite River Marine Group
Websitewww.cabelas.com

Cabela's Inc. is an American retailer that specializes in hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor recreation merchandise. The chain was founded by Richard N. Cabela and Jim Cabela in 1961. Cabela's was acquired by Springfield, Missouri-based Bass Pro Shops in 2017 and has been a subsidiary since then. The brand’s retail locations feature wildlife exhibits and outdoor designs, and are viewed as tourist attractions.